Scott McTominay's spectacular overhead kick lands on Bank of Scotland limited

If you ask a Scotland football fan about their most memorable match in recent times, it wouldn't be a surprise if the game that secured their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup topped the list.

A 28-year wait to return to football's grandest stage ended on a historic night in November, as Scotland staged a dramatic 4-2 win over Denmark in a thrilling World Cup qualifier.

The craziest party in Glasgow kicked off at Hampden Park that night, as two stoppage-time goals took the Scots to the promised land, ending a 28-year wait since their last tournament appearance in 1998.

But before the bedlam broke out among the 50,000-odd spectators, it was their beloved Scott McTominay, who made them dream with his overhead kick in the third minute of the game - a magical goal for the ages.

Seeming to defy gravity, the 29-year-old midfielder leapt high and connected with a cross fired into the box, burying his spectacular bicycle kick into the bottom corner of the net.

That goal - right on the money - earned McTominay a place in Scottish folklore. And now, the image of McTominay's historic overhead kick has been captured on a limited edition £20 note issued by the Bank of Scotland.

Only 100 notes have been printed, with only half of them up for grabs for fans, either via a prize draw or an auction.

"Created in collaboration with Scott McTominay and brought to life by Scottish illustrator Katie Smith, this banknote celebrates a defining moment in Scottish football history," the bank said in a statement released on Monday (25 May).

"One auction lot also includes an exclusive piece of Scott McTominay memorabilia.

"All proceeds go to our partner charity Crisis to support their mission to end homelessness in Scotland by 2040," the statement added.

McTominay, who is widely considered to be one of the best players in Europe since moving to Italian club Napoli in 2024, said seeing his goal featured on the limited-edition note felt "incredibly special".

"Reaching the biggest stage of world football is something every player dreams of, and I know it means everything to our fans," he said, according to the BBC.

McTominay headlines the Scotland team, who begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Haiti in Group C on 13 June before taking on Morocco and Brazil.

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